Role Overview
Edgbaston Wellness Clinic is seeking a highly competent and motivated Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to support the safe and efficient delivery of minor surgical and aesthetic procedures performed under local anaesthesia.
This is a hands-on perioperative role within a private clinical environment where theatre standards, patient experience, and regulatory compliance are equally prioritised. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in theatre management, infection prevention, intravenous therapy, and end-to-end procedural coordination.
The ODP will be responsible for managing the full patient pathway within the theatre setting — from preparation and safety checks through to recovery, discharge, and documentation — ensuring that each procedure is delivered to the highest clinical and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Perioperative Practice (Local Anaesthetic Procedures)
* Prepare and manage theatre environments for local anaesthetic procedures including minor surgery, aesthetic interventions, and regenerative treatments.
* Conduct and document pre-procedure safety checks including WHO Surgical Safety Checklist compliance (adapted for local procedures).
* Support clinicians during procedures, ensuring instruments, consumables, and emergency equipment are correctly prepared and functional.
* Maintain sterile fields and adhere strictly to infection prevention and control standards.
* Assist with patient positioning, comfort, and dignity throughout.
Intravenous Therapy and Cannulation
* Competently perform peripheral cannulation and administer IV therapies as prescribed.
* Monitor patients receiving IV medications or fluids, recognising early signs of adverse reactions.
* Ensure safe preparation, checking, and disposal of IV medications in line with Medicines Management standards.
* Maintain full documentation of IV therapy episodes.
Patient Monitoring & Safety
* Undertake baseline observations and intra-procedure monitoring (pulse, BP, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate).
* Identify early signs of clinical deterioration and escalate appropriately.
* Ensure emergency equipment (oxygen, suction, defibrillator, emergency drugs) is checked daily and available.
* Support safe recovery and discharge processes following local anaesthetic procedures.
Theatre & Clinical Environment Management
* Manage stock levels, sterile supplies, and consumables.
* Maintain equipment logs and ensure routine servicing checks are completed.
* Ensure compliance with CQC fundamental standards and private healthcare governance expectations.
* Oversee waste segregation and clinical waste disposal in accordance with HTM guidance.
Incident Reporting & Governance
* Lead on internal incident reporting processes.
* Complete and submit THIN reporting where applicable.
* Participate in clinical audits, infection control reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to risk assessments and maintenance of theatre SOPs.
End-to-End Patient Pathway Management
* Coordinate patient preparation, consent confirmation, and documentation.
* Ensure smooth transition from admission through procedure to discharge.
* Provide post-procedure advice and ensure patients understand aftercare instructions.
* Maintain accurate, legally compliant records throughout.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration.
* Demonstrable experience within theatre environments.
* Proven competence in peripheral cannulation and IV administration.
* Strong understanding of local anaesthetic procedural workflows.
* Experience using patient monitoring equipment.
* Sound knowledge of infection control principles in procedural settings.
* Excellent documentation standards and understanding of medicolegal accountability
Desirable:
* Experience within private healthcare or aesthetic/surgical clinics.
* Familiarity with minor surgical, dermatological, or regenerative procedures.
* Experience contributing to governance frameworks and audit processes.
* ALS or ILS certification.
Personal Attributes
* Calm, methodical and safety-focused.
* Professional presentation suitable for a high-end clinical environment.
* Highly organised with strong situational awareness.
* Confident in independent theatre management.
* Committed to maintaining discretion and patient confidentiality.
* Comfortable operating in a setting where reputation, clinical excellence, and patient experience are interlinked.
The Private Sector Difference
Unlike NHS theatre flow, private procedural environments require:
* Heightened focus on patient experience.
* Absolute punctuality and seamless scheduling.
* Elevated expectations regarding environment, cleanliness, and presentation.
* Clear ownership of the patient journey from start to finish.
This role is suited to an ODP who values autonomy, precision, and accountability — and who understands that in private healthcare, excellence is not optional.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £24,817.64-£45,452.24 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Transport links
Experience:
* Theatre ODP: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person